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Six Formula 1 drivers to race in China Virtual Grand Prix

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Following the success of the second installment of the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix, six Formula 1 drivers will battle it out at the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix this Sunday, 19th April at 18:00 BST. After winning the last race on his debut, Charles Leclerc will be out for victory once again, as he takes on his fellow Formula 1 competitors, George Russell, Antonio Giovinazzi, Lando Norris, Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi on Sunday’s starting grid.

Alongside a star-studded grid of Formula 1 drivers, Real Madrid and Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois makes his Virtual Grand Prix debut for Red Bull, with a host of other exciting names set to be announced over the coming days.

This weekend’s virtual Grand Prix is the third race in the new F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix series, which gives fans the chance to watch Formula 1 races virtually during the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

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This weekend’s Grand Prix will take place at the Shanghai International Circuit, China on the day when the official Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2020 would have originally taken place. Drivers will join the race remotely, with a host broadcast live from the Gfinity Esports Arena from 6:00pm (BST) on Sunday April 19 – a change from previous weekends where races have started at 8:00pm.

The broadcast which will be available on the official Formula 1 YouTube, Twitch, Weibo and Facebook channels, is expected to run for 1 hour 30 minutes, with a qualifying period where grid positions will be determined based on the drivers’ fastest lap time, followed by a 28-lap race. The Virtual Grand Prix will also be broadcast live with international broadcast partners in over 100 countries including in the UK on Sky Sports and in the US on ESPN.

In addition to the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix, the F1 Esports Series China Championship will kick off its 2020 Season on Sunday with a Pre-season Event. The 2020 Season will retain much of the same structure with qualification, regional finals, and the Grand Final – but will see the introduction of a brand-new Pro League which was not part of the 2019 Season. The Pro League is a 22 race online championship following the same point scoring mechanic as the Formula One World Championship. The top ten racers from the Pro League driver standings will enter the Grand Final directly and compete with other racers from the regional finals for the chance to sign for an official F1 Esports team.

The Pre-season Event itself will include two online exhibition races. The first will be an All-Star race at Circuit de Monaco where top racers from the 2019 Season will put on a show, whilst the second will be a Pro League pre-season race at Shanghai International Circuit where the Pro League teams will get a chance to showcase their talents in front of fans.

This weekend’s F1 Esports Pro Exhibition race will precede the virtual Grand Prix – and is set to begin at 5:00pm (BST). The broadcast will be available on the official Formula 1 YouTube, Twitch and Facebook channels as well as selected TV broadcasters and is expected to run for 1 hour.

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Julian Tan, Head of Digital Business Initiatives and Esports said:

“From an esports perspective, the last Virtual Grand Prix was one of our most successful events we’ve ever put on, so it’s great to be back and be able to continue building something that has proven hugely popular. It’s very important to us that we can give our fans something to look forward in these uncertain times, so to see such an impressive list of returning drivers is fantastic. We hope the racing action is just as thrilling and fun as last time out!”

View the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix promo trailer here

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EGT Digital’s innovative developments to captivate visitors at SiGMA Asia 2025

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The next highly anticipated gaming event on EGT Digital’s calendar is SiGMA Asia, which will be held on June 3rd and 4th in Manila. Together with EGT, the iGaming provider will welcome visitors at booth 1113 to reveal its impressive selection of innovations and bestsellers.

The guests will be able to try out EGT Digital’s wide range of over 140 casino games spanning a variety of themes, as well as further increase their chances of winning with the Bell Link, Clover Chance, High Cash, and Single Progressive jackpots. The 4-level multi-denomination Gods & Kings Link will be presented for the first time locally. It received positive feedback after its recent official debut and is expected to get a warm acceptance also from Asian operators and players. Currently including 3 games: Ape of Luck, Glorious Alexander, and Rise of Ra, with more to join in the coming months, it will offer the show attendees numerous bonuses and a lot of fun.

EGT Digital will also demonstrate X-Nave, its in-house developed ā€œall-in-oneā€ betting platform, providing all the tools and features needed for building and maintaining a successful online business or for improving current performance. X-Nave includes 4 main modules: Sport Product, Gaming Aggregator, CRM Engine, and Payment Gateway. Depending on the operators’ needs, each of them can be used as part of the complete solution or independently, as they can integrate with developments from third-party providers.

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ā€œEGT Digital’s products have enormous potential for the local markets, and SIGMA Asia provides us with a great opportunity to showcase them to many potential future clients in the region,ā€ said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines. ā€œIn addition, we are also looking forward to the prestigious SiGMA Asia Awards, where our company is shortlisted in the Best Sportsbook Provider 2025 and Best Platform 2025 categories.ā€

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EGT’s Asian-themed products to make a splash at SiGMA Asia 2025

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EGT is pleased to announce that it will participate in this year’s edition of SiGMA Asia, which will take place on 03 and 04 June in Manila. ā€œWe have prepared a fascinating selection of products developed specifically for the Asian markets, so don’t miss the chance to stop by our booth 1113 and learn more about it!,ā€ said Mariana Manchina, Director of EGT Philippines.

Among the main highlights will be the 4-level progressive Zhao Cai Shuang Yu jackpot, which will be presented to the local gaming audience for the first time. Housed in the popular slot cabinet G 50 J1 Up, it will dive visitors into the world of its 2 games Prosperity Strike and Rising Coins, enabling them to collect special symbols and win at any bet level, with higher stakes increasing the likelihood of hitting the highest Grand level.

Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, which have already been successfully installed in various gaming venues across different countries, will also be on display. They will invite the guests to embark on captivating adventures that will reward them with riches and lots of fun. Numerous attractive bonus features will add even more thrill to the game, providing additional winning opportunities.

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The top-performing G 50 C Up and G 50 J2 Up cabinets and the vast diversity of the General Series multigames will complement EGT’s slot display.

The company will present its ETG developments as well. The attendees will be able to try out the GS 32 T and S 32 T terminals, which feature frameless displays for crystal-clear visuals, numerous ergonomic functionalities, and enormous flexibility, allowing them to participate in endless configurations. The G RSA, EGT’s compact Standalone Automatic Roulette center, will also demonstrate its seamless connectivity to all the company’s play stations. The option to add an American roulette wheel further enriches the gaming choice and guarantees an engaging player experience.

EGT Digital will also showcase its extensive portfolio of iGaming solutions, featuring instant and casino games, jackpot products, as well as the in-house developed ā€œall-in-oneā€ betting platform X-Nave, which comprises four main modules. All this provides operators with a complete solution for building and maintaining a successful online business.

Ms. Manchina concluded: ā€œSIGMA Asia is one of the most important gaming events in the region and I am glad that we will take part in it once again. Our participation in the previous 2 editions was very fruitful, having brought us many valuable new contacts and the opportunity to present our high-potential products to the key players in the local markets. I believe that our performance in 2025 will be the same, and it may even be better. This year, we are even more excited because EGT is a finalist in the SiGMA Asia Awards, where we will compete for the accolade in the Best Land-based Game Feature category.ā€

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BETBY TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SiGMA ASIA MANILA WITH PARTICIPATION ON PANEL ABOUT EMERGING TECH IN SPORTS BETTING

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BETBY, the forward-thinking sportsbook provider, has announced that its Head of Sportsbook Product, Kirill Nekrasov, will be joining a high-level panel at the upcoming SiGMA Asia Manila 2025, taking place at the SMX Convention Center.

Set to speak on June 3rd at 3:15 PM on the SiGMA Stage, Nekrasov will contribute his expertise to the panel titled ā€œBenefits and Use Cases of Emerging Tech For Sports and eSports.ā€ The session will explore how innovative technologies are transforming both the operational and experiential sides of the sports and esports industries. From AI-driven engagement tools and tokenized fan communities to performance-based crowdfunding and new revenue models, the discussion will highlight the disruptive potential of tech across the betting ecosystem.

Kirill will be joined on stage by a distinguished group of thought leaders, including Dr Jane Thomason, Emeritus Chair of the World Metaverse Council; Joebert Yu, Secretary General of the Philippine Electronic Sports Organization (PESO); Tryke Gutierrez, CEO of Tier One Entertainment; and Leo Andrew ā€œJabā€ Escutin, General Manager of the Sibol National Esports Team.

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With a strong background in product development and a deep understanding of sportsbook innovation, Nekrasov is uniquely positioned to offer insight into how these emerging technologies can be practically applied to deliver more engaging, personalised and scalable betting experiences.

ā€œMore than an enabler, technology nowadays is a driver of entirely new market dynamics,ā€ commented Kirill Nekrasov. ā€œAt BETBY, we see incredible potential in AI, automation and data analytics not only to streamline sportsbook operations, but to create richer, more immersive user journeys. I’m excited to join this panel and share how we’re applying these concepts through, for instance, our proprietary esports solution Betby.Games.ā€

While Nekrasov’s participation in the panel will be a highlight, BETBY’s broader presence at SiGMA Asia Manila will also reflect its growing commitment to the Asian market. Situated at stand 2143, the BETBY team will be on hand throughout the event to showcase its industry-leading, localised sportsbook solution and engage with stakeholders on the region’s evolving demands and opportunities.

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